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Time Capsule Timeline

By Paris25
  • 50

    Convertible

    Convertible
    https://www.motor1.com/news/70892/a-short-history-of-the-convertible/

    Facts:
    The convertible wasn’t as advanced back then as it is now but the roof could come off! The convertible is a very classic icon to the 50s! In the 1950s, most people had a convertible.

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Marilyn Monroe
    https://medium.com/the-nonfiction-zone/18-fascinating-facts-about-marilyn-monroe-f074ccd76f2b Fact 1;
    Her mother was mentally ill. Fact 2: Her real name wasn’t Marilyn Monroe. Fact 3:
    At only 16 years old she married her first husband. For 4 years they stayed together until they divorced.

  • Harry S. Truman

    Harry S. Truman
    https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-president-harry-s-truman/
    Facts: Truman had many jobs before he served in the office. The “S” in Harry S. Truman doesn’t stand for anything. Two terrorists tried to kill Truman in 1950 while he was staying at a hotel.

  • Fashion

    Fashion
    https://fiftiesweb.com/fashion/1950s-fashion/ Facts:
    Full Dress-
    The full dress was sleeveless and it’s neckline was shaped like a ‘V’
    The Sweater Girl Look- The Sweater Girl Look was very iconic in the 50s. At first it was a turtle neck but then it became a twin set High waisted shorts-
    The high waisted shorts were designed to fit in with the activities Women enjoyed in the 50s.

  • Toys

    Toys
    https://mentalfloss.com/article/52727/10-fun-facts-about-play-doh Barbie-
    Barbie imaged a typical teenage girl from the 50s. Mirroring mainly Marilyn Monroe. Play Doh-
    PlayDoh used to be a wallpaper cleaner before it become a popular toy in 1956. Potato Head- Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head was created for children to decorate REAL fruits and veggies with their silly attire.

  • Music

    Music
    https://www.last.fm/tag/50s/artists Elvis Presley-
    Elvis was one of the most iconic 50s American singer and actor ever. The Chordettes-
    The Chordettes were popular in the years 1946 and 1968. They were a popular female singing group and sung popular songs like “Mr. Sandman.” Little Richard-
    Was an american pianist, singer and song writer.

  • The Computer

    The Computer
    https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1950/ Fact 1:
    TV was popular in the 50s. It was created in the 30s but people enjoyed tv more in the 1950s. Fact 2:
    In the 50s, most people had a TV in their household. Fact 3;
    ABC CBS and NBC were all popular broadcast stations during the 50s.

  • Queen Elizabeth's Coronation

    Queen Elizabeth's Coronation
    https://www.royal.uk/50-facts-about-queens-coronation-0 Fact 1:
    Westmister Abby has always been the location for coranations since Queen Mary’s coranation. Fact 2:
    Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen on June 2, 1953. Fact 3:
    Queen Elizabeth was the 6th queen crowned in Westmister Abby.

  • Alfredo Di Stefano

    Alfredo Di Stefano
    http://www.biggestglobalsports.com/greatest-athletes-all-time/4585509131 Fact 1:
    He was an intelligent player with an exceptional skill and stamina. Fact 2: Even though he played for Argentina, Columbia, he never played for world cup. Fact 3:
    He was the hero for the most successful club team in the 50s.

  • Curse of The Frankenstein

    Curse of The Frankenstein
    https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/06/the-100-best-films-of-the-1950s.html Fact 1:
    The Monster Frankenstein was scary yet more thoughtful than before the Curse of Frankenstein. Fact 2:
    The producers were shooting for a gothic look for the Frankenstein. Fact 3:
    The producers wanted people to fear Frankenstein in the movie The Curse of Frankenstein.

  • The Twighlight Zone

    The Twighlight Zone
    https://www.ranker.com/list/best-50s-tv-shows/ranker-tv Fact 1:
    The Twighlight zone was suspensful, and full of drama and eerie settings.. Fact 2:
    Only one actor appears in all seasons. Fact 3:
    “An occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, won an oscar.